Bayer 04 Leverkusen players celebrate their victory at the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
Victor Boniface’s goal made the difference as Bayer Leverkusen beat AC Milan 1-0 in their first UEFA Champions League home game in nearly two years. Alejandro Grimaldo lit up the game with a backheel pass for Jeremie Frimpong to shoot before Boniface finished on the rebound on Wednesday (October 2, 2024). Alvaro Morata missed a close-range header for Milan late on, and the match was packed with close refereeing calls that could have easily tipped the game Milan’s way.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen players celebrate their victory at the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
AC Milan's Matteo Gabbia reacts disappointed after the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
Leverkusen's goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky in action during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
AC Milan supporters burn flares during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
Leverkusen's Amine Adli, left, challenges for the ball with AC Milan's Matteo Gabbia during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
Leverkusen's Victor Boniface scores his side's opening goal during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori, left, challenges for the ball with Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
AC Milan's Tammy Abraham, centre, in action during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
AC Milan's Tammy Abraham, left, challenges for the ball with Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
Fans wave flags during the Champions League soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.